architrave
noun
ar·chi·trave ˈär-kə-ˌtrāv 
1
: the lowest division of an entablature resting in classical architecture immediately on the capital of the column see column illustration
2
: the molding around a rectangular opening (such as a door)
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The entire government believes that school is a fundamental architrave of our society. 
Irene Dominioni, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2021 The 59-foot-high structure, topped with an architrave, is made from marble from Mount Pentelicus, also used for the Parthenon. History Magazine, 3 Dec. 2020
Irene Dominioni, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2021 The 59-foot-high structure, topped with an architrave, is made from marble from Mount Pentelicus, also used for the Parthenon. History Magazine, 3 Dec. 2020 Word History
Etymology
Middle French, from Old Italian, from archi- + trave beam, from Latin trab-, trabs — more at thorp
First Known Use
1563, in the meaning defined at sense 1
architrave
noun
as in frieze
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- frieze
- cornice
- entablature
- pilaster
- socle
- arch
- capital
- column
- pillar
- shaft
- reinforcement
- mount
- mounting
- bracket
- support
- prop
- shore
- shoring
- cantilever
- girder
- brace
- buttress
- underpinning
- frame
- bolster
- spur
- stay
- tribune
- rostrum
- truss
- dais
- platform
- peg
- foot
- bearing
- stand
- podium
- plinth
- foundation
- crutch
- strut
- pedestal
- post
- stage
- stanchion
- stake
- stilt
- base
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